Recurring Problems with Salvation Plans

4 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Every true Christian should be motivated to share the good news. In line with this…

Jesus was Angry and Called People Fools: Can We?

4 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In Matthew 5:22, Jesus declares, “But I say to you that everyone who is angry…

Replacing the Sinner’s Prayer with the True Gospel

4 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In many evangelical churches, it is not uncommon for those who wish to convert to…

The Biblical Necessity of Baptism

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD Jesus Himself instituted the practice of Christian baptism by having John the Baptist baptize Him…

Being a Light for Christ in the Workplace

4 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD After giving His Sermon on the Mount which lists the identifying marks of true believers,…

Are those Who Respond to the Gospel Better?: An Interaction with Leighton Flowers

4 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD When Calvinists and Traditionalists debate the merits of their theological commitments, it is not infrequent…

The Golden Chain of Election unto Glory: An Interaction with Leighton Flowers on Romans 8:28-30

4 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Among Traditionalists, the supposed human possession of a libertarianly free will takes precedence of any…

Are Christians Personally Chosen Before Creation?

4 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In Ephesians 1:4, Paul states that God “chose us in [Christ] before the foundation of…

Did We All Sin in Adam According to Romans 5:12?

4 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In Romans 5:12, Paul utters a theologically rich statement that has been the subject of…

The Danger of Over-Reliance Upon Parables to Undergird One’s Theology: An Interaction with Leighton Flowers’ The Potter’s Promise

4 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD The Calvinistic doctrine of election upholds the biblical teaching that one’s salvation is rooted in…